Bioeconomy project development assistance
The Bioeconomy Project Development Assistance program, under Horizon Europe, aims to boost the deployment of sustainable bioeconomy business models and solutions. It focuses on supporting rural and coastal areas to achieve a just and green transition. This initiative provides crucial financial, legal, and technical support to foster successful bioeconomy flagship projects and aligns diverse stakeholders for collaborative ventures.
Who is Funded
This program focuses on enhancing bioeconomy deployment and supporting rural and coastal areas through a just, green transition by increasing access to financial, legal, and technical support for bioeconomy projects. It aims to align various actors—primary producers, citizens, innovators, educators, SMEs, industry, and national authorities—in collaborative bioeconomy ventures, promoting regional and national shifts from fossil-based to bioeconomy-based systems.
What is Funded
This program provides essential technical assistance for bioeconomy project development, with a clear focus on streamlining research, innovation, and demonstration activities. It supports a diverse range of projects, including those centered on circular bio-based solutions, biodiversity enhancement, sustainable food production practices, and initiatives within the blue bioeconomy.
Type and Scope of Funding
This program offers grant funding through lump sum contributions under the Horizon Europe framework, with an indicative budget of 3 million Euros for this specific topic. The technical support facility is designed to operate for a minimum of five years, providing sustained assistance to bioeconomy projects.
Conditions and Requirements
Key conditions for this program include adherence to specific admissibility and eligibility criteria outlined in the Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes, mandatory use of a multi-actor approach for consortia, and compliance with lump sum funding rules. Proposals should also consider social innovation and build on previous research where applicable.
Application Procedure
The application process for the Bioeconomy Project Development Assistance program involved a single-stage submission that closed in February 2024. Proposals underwent a rigorous evaluation by independent experts, and applicants were notified of the results in July 2024.
Legal Basis
The Bioeconomy Project Development Assistance program is firmly rooted in the comprehensive legal framework of Horizon Europe, ensuring its operation aligns with established European Union regulations and policies.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Maximum Amount:
3,000,000 €
Allocated Budget:
3,000,000 €
Deadline:
22.02.2024
Award Channel:
Framework Programme Call
Region:
European Union, Associated Countries
Sectors:
Agriculture and Agribusiness, Environmental and Climate Protection, Food Processing, Renewable Energy, Research and Development, Service Sector, Other
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Applied Research, Experimental Development, Market Introduction, Capacity Building, Policy Development, Implementation
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Commission
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